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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.76, 831.97 and 294.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.76, 831.97 and 294.62 is: 441.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.76 : 831.97 = 294.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.76/831.97 = 294.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.76x = 831.97 × 294.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.76x = 245,115.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,115.00/554.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.84

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